Russian Mom With 22 Biological Children Plans To Raise Over 100 Kids
A 26-year-old mother has astonished the public by disclosing that she is the biological parent of 22 children and aspires to have a total of 100 offspring.
While the task of raising a single child is daunting for many, Kristina Ozturk has surpassed this challenge by undertaking the immense responsibility of nurturing nearly two dozen young ones.
Originally from Russia, she shares her life with millionaire businessman Galip Ozturk.
The couple allocates a substantial annual budget for hiring nannies to assist in the care of their children, the majority of whom were conceived through surrogacy. Galip also has children from a prior relationship, but their joint family consists of 22 children biologically born to Kristina via surrogates.
Between March 2020 and July 2021, they reportedly spent around $180,000 on surrogacy services, leading to their distinctive and rapidly expanding family, which includes children named Victoria, Mustafa, Maryam, Ayrin, Alice, Hassan, Judy, Harper, Teresa, Hussein, Anna, Isabella, Ismail, Mehmet, Ahmet, Ali, Kristina, Alena, Sarah, Lockman, Alparslan, and Olivia.
Remarkably, 20 of their children were born within a span of just over a year, resulting in an unparalleled household dynamic. In a 2021 interview with Fabulous, Ozturk expressed that having a large family had always been her aspiration.
“My husband also envisioned a large, joyful family. After we met, we began to turn our dream into reality,” she stated.
“Our romantic relationship has evolved, but our entire lives have transformed, extending beyond just the romantic aspect.”
Reflecting on their experiences thus far, she remarked: “Our surrogacy clinic is both amazed and pleased to assist us in realizing our dream of a large family. While I cannot say we will be the largest family in the world, we certainly aim to be the happiest family.”
Despite the support of a team of nannies, Ozturk underscored that she continues to undertake many of the traditional responsibilities associated with motherhood.
The primary distinction lies in the number of children, she noted, adding, “Every day presents new challenges, from organizing staff schedules to grocery shopping for my family. I can assure you, my days are anything but dull.”
For many, having 22 children may appear to be more than sufficient; however, for Kristina and Galip, this is merely the beginning.
The couple has candidly shared their aspirations to grow their family to encompass over 100 children. Nevertheless, they have opted to postpone any further surrogacy endeavors until their current children reach a more mature age.
This choice may also be affected by Galip’s legal issues, as he received an eight-year prison sentence in 2023 for the unlawful acquisition and possession of drugs and psychotropic substances.
In the wake of her husband’s incarceration, Ozturk expressed her appreciation to her supporters, thanking them for their “encouragement and kind messages” during this difficult period.
